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The climate of Tambacounda is
tropical, with a long, dry season from November to May, and a rainy season from June to October. The hottest time of the year goes from March to May, before the rains arrive.
The city is located in the east of Senegal.
Tambacounda - Climate data
In Tambacounda, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 27.0 °C (80.5 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.0 °C (93.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Tambacounda - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 19.1 | 34.8 | 27 | 66 | 95 | 80.5 |
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| February | 21.6 | 37.3 | 29.4 | 71 | 99 | 85 |
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| March | 24.3 | 39.8 | 32 | 76 | 104 | 89.6 |
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| April | 26.4 | 41.3 | 33.9 | 80 | 106 | 93 |
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| May | 27.1 | 40.8 | 34 | 81 | 105 | 93.1 |
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| June | 26.1 | 37.8 | 32 | 79 | 100 | 89.5 |
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| July | 24.2 | 33.7 | 28.9 | 76 | 93 | 84.1 |
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| August | 23.5 | 32.2 | 27.9 | 74 | 90 | 82.1 |
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| September | 22.9 | 32.9 | 27.9 | 73 | 91 | 82.3 |
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| October | 23.3 | 35.8 | 29.5 | 74 | 96 | 85.2 |
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| November | 20.9 | 37.4 | 29.2 | 70 | 99 | 84.5 |
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| December | 19.4 | 35.6 | 27.5 | 67 | 96 | 81.5 |
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| Year | 23.2 | 36.6 | 29.85 | 73.8 | 97.9 | 85.5 |
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In Tambacounda,
precipitation amounts to 735 millimeters (28.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, April, December) to 225 mm (8.9 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Tambacounda - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| May | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| June | 105 | 4.1 | 6 |
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| July | 150 | 5.9 | 11 |
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| August | 225 | 8.9 | 16 |
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| September | 195 | 7.7 | 13 |
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| October | 40 | 1.6 | 5 |
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| November | 4 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 735 | 28.9 | 56 |
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Tambacounda - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Tambacounda is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
February, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.3 °C (99.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
March, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.0 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 39.8 °C (103.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
April, the weather in Tambacounda is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) and a maximum of 41.3 °C (106.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Tambacounda is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
June, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 32.0 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
July, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
August, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
September, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
October, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
November, the weather in Tambacounda is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In
December, the weather in Tambacounda is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (67 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).